North American Ducati 1098 R Buyers Get Upgrades

Ducati North America has decided to deliver each new North American 1098 R with an upgraded standard component package not available in any other market. Most noteworthy is the inclusion of a full Termignoni 70mm exhaust system, unlike the slip-on variant offered elsewhere.

North American 1098 R’s will also feature a machined number plate on the upper triple-clamp signifying its limited production status. Owner’s will also receive a 1098 R owner’s kit that includes a framed and autographed picture of the 2008 Ducati Xerox World Superbike riders with a plaque that corresponds to the owner’s numbered bike.

Finally, for the first 300 1098 R’s registered by May 15, 2008; Ducati will also include two General Admission tickets to the Miller Motorsports Park World Superbike races on May 29 - June 1, 2008. These tickets will be accompanied by two VIP passes gaining the owner and one guest entrance to a series of exclusive Ducati events being held during the race weekend.